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13 Alternative Spooky Reads

After recently reading (and loving) Sip I was inspired to recommend some books to read this fall that won’t scare the pants off you, but still give you spooky vibes.

I wouldn’t classify any of these books as outright horror (though I’m by no means an expert on the genre) but they range from creepy to unsettling to just plain odd. If you want to try something different this season, pick up one of these! There are 13 because…well, 13 is a spooky number – you know, curses and bad luck and whatnot.

I’ve recently finished volume 9 and my heart is still broken into a zillion pieces. My misery just wants some company. But this is certainly on the odd spectrum and the diverse cast of characters could certainly inspire some great Halloween costumes!

The series follows a doctor in modern London treating fantastical patients including vampires, werewolves, ghouls and even mummies. Something about the books makes me think of the excellent documentary, What We Do in the Shadows – which I also highly recommend.

I could probably come up with a reason to add this to just about any list because I love it so. But there are plenty of creatures, both creepy and cute, that make this one feel appropriate for the season.

This one follows a modern ghost gal living in New York City. She finds herself teaming up with a local witch, a ghost’s mortal (haha) enemy, to save others in the undead community from a terrible fate.

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Jheelamsays:

Going by your recommendation (and Goodreads reviews), have added “Sip” and “Strange Practice” on my TBR list. Both sound to be like my type of horror. I’d also add “The Haunting of Hill House” in this list. The classic atmosphere horror that offers no cheap-thrills, only eerie creepiness.